Isotta Fraschini has finally broken cover with their LMH designed by Michelotto and have confirmed their current plan is to debut the car at the Spa 6 Hours in the Hypercar of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship. As reported exclusively by DSC in May, the historic and now revived Italian marque has been developing… Continue reading Isotta Fraschini Aiming For Spa WEC Debut In 2023 – Dailysportscar
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German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Race for the best car battery: Porsche is building the “smallest gigafactory in the world”005455
Der Porsche AG geht es gut. Der jüngst erfolgte Börsengang ist gelungen, nach einem durchwachsenen ersten Halbjahr befindet sich der Sportwagenbauer geschäftlich wieder im Aufwärtstrend. Porsche geht es sogar so gut, dass die Beschäftigten bis zu 3000 Euro Prämie im Nachgang des IPO erhalten sollen. Und auch für Investitionen ist Geld da: Die Zuffenhausener weiten… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Race for the best car battery: Porsche is building the “smallest gigafactory in the world”005455
German Manager Magazin: Cupra: Seat boss Wayne Griffiths sees himself as a winner of the crisis002091
The boss was joking. “Our Cupra customers average around 40 years old,” said Wayne Griffiths. “I drive a Cupra Formentor myself. I’m not 40 anymore, but I try to at least look like it.” Bleached undercut, sporty jacket, tight jeans, sneakers – that’s how he covered his 56 years when he appeared in Nürtingen on… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Cupra: Seat boss Wayne Griffiths sees himself as a winner of the crisis002091
German Manager Magazin: Car sales: Toyota and Volkswagen close race for the title of world’s largest car manufacturer002091
The world’s largest carmaker Toyota can no longer avoid cutting its production forecast for the year due to a lack of electronic chips. Because many semiconductors are still missing, production in November is likely to be just 800,000 vehicles – this means that production in the current fiscal year (end of March) will also fall… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Car sales: Toyota and Volkswagen close race for the title of world’s largest car manufacturer002091
German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Premiere for the electric challenger – Mercedes EQE SUV to challenge BMW and Audi005450
Ready for anything With the five-seat and 4.86 meter SUV, Mercedes primarily wants to appeal to those customers who were previously interested in the GLE. Once an electric platform has been developed, it usually happens in quick succession until different models are produced on it. The best example is Mercedes. The Stuttgart car manufacturer has… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Premiere for the electric challenger – Mercedes EQE SUV to challenge BMW and Audi005450
Stellantis Google decision show cracks in big-tech takeover
Volvo uses Google platform in latest models Stellantis says it won’t use Google Automotive software for new-generation infotainment Google’s takeover of the dashboard was looking inevitable after the likes of Volvo, Renault, General Motors and Stellantis began rolling out the Android Automotive Operating System for their in-car infotainment. Then in June came Apple’s announcement it… Continue reading Stellantis Google decision show cracks in big-tech takeover
Chinese EV makers power strongly ahead
Visitors walk by a FAW-Volkswagen new energy vehicle during the 19th China (Changchun) International Automobile Expo in Changchun, capital of Northeast China’s Jilin province, July 18, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua] Herbert Diess, former chairman of Volkswagen, is fully aware that electric vehicles, or EVs, from local marques are more popular than those from foreign manufacturers in China,… Continue reading Chinese EV makers power strongly ahead
@VW Group: All roads lead to Rome: the Lamborghini Urus Performante makes its dynamic debut006002
The new Urus Performante raises the bar at international launch Sant’Agata Bolognese/Rome, 20 October 2022 – The Lamborghini Urus Performante makes its dynamic debut with international media and dealers at Autodromo Vallelunga, Rome. In its home country, the new Performante version of the Urus Super SUV again proved its prowess on tarmac as well as… Continue reading @VW Group: All roads lead to Rome: the Lamborghini Urus Performante makes its dynamic debut006002
@VW Group: Volkswagen Group Technology Solutions India to double IT workforce by 2024 to boost NEW AUTO Strategy006002
Volkswagen Group announced today its goal to significantly grow its IT team in India. The company aims at doubling its workforce to 3,500 employees by the end of 2024. Volkswagen Group Technology Solutions India (VWITS) is the global in-house capability center providing IT & technology solutions to Volkswagen AG, its ten brands and multiple regional… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group Technology Solutions India to double IT workforce by 2024 to boost NEW AUTO Strategy006002
@VW Group: New lightweight sports car: Porsche 911 Carrera T006004
19/10/2022 Porsche is adding to the 911 family with the lightweight sports car, the 911 Carrera T. The letter “T” stands for touring and describes models that offer a purist driving experience with exceptionally sporty equipment. The standard 911 T features a seven-speed manual gearbox. An eight-speed PDK is also available. The rear seats are… Continue reading @VW Group: New lightweight sports car: Porsche 911 Carrera T006004